2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA vs 2019 BMW 4 Series
Overview | |
MSRP$44,600 | MSRP$36,650 |
Average price$23,620 | Average price$26,976 |
Listings211 | Listings139 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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2019 BMW 4 Series Reviews Summary | |
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA Reviews SummaryIn recent years, first-time luxury shoppers have had plenty of choices, but those choices haven't always been great. In the past decade, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi have offered “fun-size” subcompact luxury cars and crossovers. But “subcompact” is typically synonymous with “budget,” and the German Big Three have had a hard time rectifying “small” with “upscale.” Look no further than the woeful Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class or the underwhelming BMW X1. These cars might have luxury badges on their hoods, but they hardly live up to them. As subcompact luxury cars go, a “4-door coupe” like the 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class makes a lot more sense than I initially expected. For commuters and first-time luxury buyers who simply want a comfortable place to sit on their way to work, and who occasionally need a backseat for guests or kids, the CLA makes more sense than paying a premium for a crossover or larger sedan. It has the lines of a coupe but is more sensible than one. The CLA has been redesigned for 2020, and as Mercedes has unveiled a more affordable A-Class sedan, the CLA is no longer the most affordable vehicle in the German luxury brand’s US lineup. This allows the CLA to grow in new and interesting ways, becoming a more dramatic performance luxury car. Read on to learn if the CLA-Class is the right choice for your first luxury car as well as which specific trim CarGurus recommends. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City24 | MPG City |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.0 cu ft | Cargo Space11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3680 lbs | Curb Weight3362 lbs |
Height54.7 in | Height56.7 in |
Length182.7 in | Length184.6 in |
Width79.4 in | Width78.7 in |
Wheelbase110.6 in | Wheelbase107.4 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1102 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $44,600 | $36,650 |
Average price | $23,620 | $26,976 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.3 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | In recent years, first-time luxury shoppers have had plenty of choices, but those choices haven't always been great. In the past decade, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi have offered “fun-size” subcompact luxury cars and crossovers. But “subcompact” is typically synonymous with “budget,” and the German Big Three have had a hard time rectifying “small” with “upscale.” Look no further than the woeful Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class or the underwhelming BMW X1. These cars might have luxury badges on their hoods, but they hardly live up to them. As subcompact luxury cars go, a “4-door coupe” like the 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class makes a lot more sense than I initially expected. For commuters and first-time luxury buyers who simply want a comfortable place to sit on their way to work, and who occasionally need a backseat for guests or kids, the CLA makes more sense than paying a premium for a crossover or larger sedan. It has the lines of a coupe but is more sensible than one. The CLA has been redesigned for 2020, and as Mercedes has unveiled a more affordable A-Class sedan, the CLA is no longer the most affordable vehicle in the German luxury brand’s US lineup. This allows the CLA to grow in new and interesting ways, becoming a more dramatic performance luxury car. Read on to learn if the CLA-Class is the right choice for your first luxury car as well as which specific trim CarGurus recommends. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | |
MPG City | 24 | |
MPG Highway | 34 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | |
MPG Highway | 34 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.0 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3680 lbs | 3362 lbs |
Height | 54.7 in | 56.7 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 184.6 in |
Width | 79.4 in | 78.7 in |
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 107.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1102 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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